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Page 1: ...aintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answersto yourquestions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears comJcraffsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ...ors age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes requireextra cau...

Page 4: ... operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ... where it cannot contact spark CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _i CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction wi...

Page 6: ... tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing cadng for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _kWARNING This tra...

Page 7: ... 8 16 x 1 Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 t Steering EhXtaeftn s1 n Seat _Washer C_17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ...gn mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position frontwheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering w...

Page 9: ...on 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in freewheel ing positionto disengage transmis sion See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _kWARNING Before starting r...

Page 10: ...r you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments sectlon of this manual _ CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been comple...

Page 11: ...NE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT i I I 0 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW L MOWERLI_ _r_R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise tower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor end starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor...

Page 13: ... position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignitionswitch in any positionother than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idl...

Page 14: ...gage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control 2 Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above ...

Page 15: ... use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _I CAUTION Fill to bottomof gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to...

Page 16: ...y on level surface with engine off and parking brake set 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual 3 Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal 4 Move motion control lever...

Page 17: ...d that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will racut the grass clippingsmany times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mul...

Page 18: ...park plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixtureand help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper opera tion 5 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION CHART Spindle_ f _ Spindle Zerk i _ Zerk FrontWheel Beadng _ Engine _ SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OI...

Page 19: ...aise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft...

Page 20: ...contactyour nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use highquality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SF SJ Select the oil sSAE viscositygrade accordingto your expected operating temperature NOTE Althoughmulti viscosity oils 5W30 lOW30 etc improve startingin cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil censumpfion when used abov...

Page 21: ...Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge 7 Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1 Remove cartddge nut 2 Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor 3 Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fiat surface NOTE Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge 4 Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover a...

Page 22: ...Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect sus...

Page 23: ... back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bott...

Page 24: ...n jam nut and tam nat A untildistance becomes 1 9 16 Retightenjam nut againstnut A 4 Road test tractorfor proper stopping distanceas stated above Readjust if necessary If stoppingdistance is stitl greaterthan six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center With Parking Brake _ _ Jam Nut Nut A __Operating _ _ Y_ C_J harm Do Not touchthis...

Page 25: ...s are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR...

Page 26: ...attery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Battery Box Positive Red Cable Cable ...

Page 27: ...limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the factory end adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load Ifthe carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows Ingeneral turningidle mLxturevalvein _se decreasesthe supplyof fuelto the enginegi...

Page 28: ...y adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine 9overned high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments I...

Page 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel ...

Page 30: ...in CHOKE position 3O CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation secfion 3 Wait several minutes before attemptingto start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or ot...

Page 31: ...lutch mechanism 2 Worn damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Con...

Page 32: ... position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servtcing 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed _3 Allow grass to dry before I mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Clean underside of mower housing B Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp e...

Page 33: ...BUTHAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE L_GHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS 7 _ __ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST _ rr_ Ic_cu r _ I CFF M G A1 NONE R t _4 B At NON_ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVIC...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 2S J 34 ...

Page 35: ...ttery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Batte_ 6 Ga w l 6 wire red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 1213 _X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170217 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 114 20 Uric x 112 42 131563 Cover TerminalRed 43 175141 Sctenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp 52 141940 Protection ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 53 55 57 208 9 208 54 64 44 _ _ 1 2011 36 ...

Page 37: ...217X599 Lens Grille 164918X558 Fend Ftrest 139976 Bracket Fender Support 17490508 Borew Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 169834 Pivot Bracket Assembly Rear 73800400 Nut Lock w Insert 114 20 UNC 19091416 Washer 9132x718x16Ga 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 718 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH STD5223O7 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 154798 Da...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 GROUND DRIVE 38 ...

Page 39: ...6 49 123205X Retainer Belt 164 19091010 50 ST1_23715 Bolt 165 165623 51 STIT841437 Nut 166 166880 52 STD541431 NutCmwnlock 5 16 28 168 165492 53 105710X Link Clutch 169 165580 55 105709X Spring Return Club h 197 169613 56 1706 616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 198 169593 57 140294 V Belt Drive 199 169612 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 200 72140508 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 202 7211061...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 STEERINGASSEMBLY _ l_ _ 36 40 ...

Page 41: ...D561210 Pin Cotter 32 130465 Red Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3 6 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X426 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steedng LRiT 46 121232X Cap Spindk_ 47 6855M Fitting Grease 51 S _54143...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 72 62 81 13 78 42 ...

Page 43: ...ris Guard 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 158G90 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20_ 38 148315 Plug drain oil easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIkFuel Line 44 17490412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 45 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9132X 7 8 X 16ga 62 S 1_51131 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr _16 72 71070512 Screw Hexhd Cap...

Page 44: ... 19131614 Washer13 32XlX14Ga 10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat blk 11 166369 Knob Seat Ad Wingnu 12 121246 Bracke PntMounttngSwRch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14 72_ _0412 Suit Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Z nc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BJk Pn 17 123976X Nut L_Ck 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Suit Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc_2A 22 STD541431 Nut Hex...

Page 45: ...t Handle Decal Deck 165800 428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal Fender Craftsman 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Fender Danger 178528 Owner s Manual English Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 178529 Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap ValueTIre 2 65139 StemValue 3 106222X Tim F Ts 15 X 6 O 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 _rontWhite Service 6...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 LIFTASSEMBLY 5 13 32 13 19 20 3 15 6 5 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...ng 7 125631X GdpHandleFluted 8 122365X Bufton Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm LiftR H 13 S _624008 Retainer Spnng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock wANsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 7354 To00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentdime...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 MOWERDECK 68 _V i _ 51_ 461 _ 105 _ 331 _os a_ 50 103 J f i _ i_ _ o _ 142 _ I _ 21 22 l 15_ I_ I l _ _ 28 __ 27 30 31 i 14 9_20 29 _1 _ _ _l_ _ _ i 5 48 ...

Page 49: ...42 Clutch Cable 23 131267 Bracket Deflector 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 146 171977 Bolt Cardage Idldr 25 123713X Spdng Torsion Deflector 147 131335 Spriog Extension 26 110452X Nut Push 148 169022 Spdng Return idler 27 130968X428 Shtald Deflector 149 165898 Retainer Spdng Yellow Zinc 28 19111016 Washer 11152xs Sx16Ga 150 19091216 Washer g 32x3 4x 16Ga 29 131491 Red Hinge 151 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 HYDROTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 322 0510 50 ...

Page 51: ... 575 X 625 UNJF Nyion insert 32 170389 8laeve Beadng 81 170423 Wedge Fdction Pack Outboa rd 75X 1 750X 625 82 170424 Cfip Washer 316X1 50X 1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 ID X 1 1 2 OD X Plated 13THK 83 161168 Pin Staedard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key R H 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank 36 170392 Shaft Asia 75 X 16 99 Key LH...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 9t7 271642 BRIGGS BTRATTONENGINE MODELNUMBER310707 TYPE NUMBER0136 E1 3 Ir REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 5_ TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR I_STRUCTmNMANUAL 654 617 301 I 101SLA ELKITI I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I to 12 22 15_ 52 ...

Page 53: ... E1 13o_j 95 987 I 127 I_w N_8_ 142 LOC4_r _S 186 _ 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE A MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 276 176 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT IO4_ 12 0 2 e _ 8 5_ 634A _ _ 634 _ _ 1t7_ 231_142 A 137_ _ 51______ 5_ _R_7U R_R IGA7No 141A 216 222 I 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271642 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODELNUMBER310707 TYPE NUMBER0136 E1 287 _ 524 54 ...

Page 55: ...767 Mechanical Governor Link 26 690162 Ring Set PistonIStd _ 209 260695 Bprin_ Governor 690164 Ring Set Piston_v Ol O S 216 262766 Link L hoke 690166 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 222 694042 Bracket Control 690168 Ring Set Piston 630 O S 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 27 691299 Lock PistonPin 231 891636 O Screw Choke Valve 26 498319 Pin Assembly Piston Std 232 262785 Spring GovernorL nk 498320 P n As...

Page 56: ...9 Screw Rocker Cover Nut Governor Control Lever 934 94627 Screw Fan Retainer Drive Starter Use With Steel 947 497672 Solenoid Fuel Ring Gear Only 967 272403 Fi6er Pre Cleaner Drive Starter Use With Plastic 968 281104 Cover Air Cleaner Ring Gear Only 975 495933 Bowl Float Clutch Drive 977 690192 Gasket Set Carburetor Dipstick 987 691326 O Seal Throttle Shaft Dipsfck Tube Seal 996 690678 Carburetor ...

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Page 59: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 _D I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...essories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect sM 1 800 366 PART 6 a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 daysa week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquireabout a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Pare pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio Au Canada pour service en fran_ais y pare ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 L...

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